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OUR MISSION
The mission of the Racine Zoological Society is to foster an enlightening and affordable wildlife experience that improves the bond between people and nature. The Society will provide for the recreation and education of the people, the conservation of wildlife and wild places, and the advancement of science.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Racine Zoo is open, every day, 365 days a year.
JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31:
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* - Last admission at 4:00 p.m.
*Closing times are subject to change due to special events and other Zoo programming.
APRIL 1 - MAY 26:
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. * - Last admission at 5:00 p.m.
*Closing times are subject to change due to special events and other Zoo programming.
MAY 27 - SEPTEMBER 5: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.* - Last admission at 7:00 p.m.
*Closing times are subject to change due to special events and other Zoo programming.
SEPTEMBER 6 - OCTOBER 31:
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.* - Last admission at 5:00 p.m.
*Closing times are subject to change due to special events and other Zoo programming.
NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31:
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* - Last admission at 4:00 p.m.
*Closing times are subject to change due to special events and other Zoo programming.
FEES
Current Admission Fees:
Members - FREE
Children 2 and under - FREE
Adults - $3.25
Seniors (62 plus) - $2.50
Children (3-15 years of age) - $2.00 * Children under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult to visit our zoo.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2012
Wednesday's, March 31 - October 31, will be Racine County Half Off Admission Days. Adults will be $3.25, Seniors will be $2.50, and Children will be $2.00.
LOCATION
The Racine Zoo is located at 2131 North Main Street in Racine, Wisconsin, along the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan.
The Racine Zoo is also accessible via the Route 2 Bus. Call the Belle Urban Bus System at (262) 637-9000 for more information.
MEMBERSHIP
Make each visit free and take advantage of all Zoo memberships have to offer. Click here for more information .
GROUP RATES
Discount admission rates and free bus parking are available for all groups.
- If you are planning a field trip for your school or group associated with education (i.e. Scouts), please click here.
- If you are planning a field trip for a day care, church, business, family reunion or other for-profit organization, please click here.
Click here for more information on available group animal programs.
SPECIAL PARTIES
Make once-in-a-lifetime events even more memorable.
Host your wedding, wedding reception, birthday party, family reunion,
company outing r church picnic at the Racine Zoo.
With numerous options for parties of any style and size,
click here for more information.
ZOO MANNERS
- Please do not feed or tease the animals. They are on special diets and anything you feed them could make them sick.
- Many of the animals are still very wild. For safety's sake, please stay behind the guardrails. Please do not reach into exhibits.
- Please do not throw anything into the exhibits. Even simple objects can be very hazardous if the animals swallow them.
- Roller skates or roller blades, skateboards, scooters, heelies and bicycles are prohibited in the Zoo.
- No dogs or pets are permitted on Zoo campus with the exception of working dogs.
- Please wear proper attire, including shirts and shoes, when you visit.
- The animals and the campus is here for everybody to enjoy. Please be considerate of others' wishes to enjoy their experience, too.
- You can take still photos or videos of the animals and campus for personal use but permission is required for all photos or video filmed for commercial purposes, and must be obtained in advance from the Zoo's marketing department.
- Per Racine Municipal Ordinance 70-79, no persons except for police officers and other law enforcement officers are permitted to carry any firearm onto Zoo campus.
Top Photo courtesy of Ryan M. Rudie, AIA - Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz Architects, Inc.
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